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Preparing to move into temporary accommodation
Most house moves involve changing location from one home to another, with no immediate plans of moving on any time soon. However, there are circumstances where – at the time of the move – you know it’s only going to be for a few weeks or months at most. That being so, do you really want to deal with the
Helping the elderly with a house move
No matter how old you are, moving house can be a trying time, but possibly more so if you’re an older person. It’s not as easy to haul items into boxes and crates, there’s a lot of accumulated belongings – both physical and emotional – tied up in the home, and so much admin involved with any change of address.
Benefits of hiring a removals company vs a DIY move
Moving house is an expensive undertaking, so it’s understandable that many people look for opportunities to reduce the cost involved. One of the things they look at is the cost of hiring a professional removals company and whether they can save some money by doing the job themselves. But does the added hassle of moving house on your own really
Preparing Children for a House Move
Moving to a new house with your family can be a hectic and stressful time, with plenty of packing, planning, and significant changes for both you and your children. Your kids will need extra attention and time before they can transition to your new home without any issues and to help you prepare your children for a house move, here
Top Tips for Moving into a New House
Now that your removal company has helped you move your belongings and get you settled in your new home, it’s finally time to start sorting out your items and unpacking. Organising your moving boxes to unpack in the most time efficient manner requires proper management beforehand. Transitioning into a new home is stressful enough. Things to arrange include setting up
Importance of Recycling and Reusing Packaging
Packaging is a necessary part of everyday life and economy, whether from the parcels you’ve received from an online order or boxes that we use before moving. It protects products and belongings. It preserves them and prevents damage during transit. However, the packaging is often viewed as waste, and in most cases, it usually ends up this way too. In
Dismantling and Rebuilding Furniture
The process of dismantling and rebuilding requires hard labour and effort. It’s undoubtedly stressful and time-consuming when you have to move houses or offices at the same time. Most of us picture moving out as a simple task. We tend to think that we can finish in a few hours, but the results don’t often alight with our expectations in
Choosing the Correct Boxes for Your Move
When moving out, most of us don’t think much about which box we would use before packing. We tend to improvise and store our things in the nearest bag or unused box, as long as we get the job done. So choosing the correct boxes is often neglected and overlooked by most movers. However, to make moving out easy and
Tips for Moving In Together
Moving in with your partner is a big step and exciting, but there are many things you need to do before moving. Here are some tips that will make the process more stress-free for you and your partner. Packing Before the Move Having everything packed and the boxes labelled makes the move-in go smoothly. Take your time to pack carefully
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